The Daily Populous

Sunday July 9th, 2017 evening edition

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On the upswing, filmed entertainment and theme parks posted revenue gains of 46.9 percent and 29.2 percent, respectively.

That compared to revenue declines in Comcast’s two largest sectors — cable networks with 3.5 percent and broadcast television with 8.5 percent.

And, as a tribute to their explosive growth, Moffett proclaimed Parks and Pictures as “Comcast’s story on Wall Street.”.

He directed the first two, in 1993 and 1997, and executive-produced the second two, in 2001 and 2015.

MCA head Sid Sheinberg, Spielberg’s first major champion, didn’t want to lose his prodigy to Ross’ free-spending ways.

Sheinberg’s theme-park consulting deal paid Spielberg 2 percent of all park ticket revenue plus a portion of park concession receipts.

“There’s no doubt a bunch of Monday-morning quarterbacks who’ll never understand we couldn’t beat Ross’ full-court press for Steven with just cash. »

Church of England demands ban on conversion therapy

Authored by theguardian.com

The Church of England has called on the government to ban conversion therapy and has condemned the practice, which aims to change sexual orientation, as unethical and potentially harmful.

Conversion therapy is usually described as an attempt to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Proposing the motion, Jayne Ozanne – who underwent conversion therapy resulting in two breakdowns and two spells in hospital – said conversion therapy was “abuse from which vulnerable adults need protecting”. »

Donal Logue's Daughter Jade Is No Longer Missing and Is ''Safely Back Home''

Authored by eonline.com

Good news—Donal Logue's teen daughter Jade Logue, who went missing almost two weeks ago on June 26 in Brooklyn, NY., is safe and finally at home.

News, "Jade is now safely back home with her family.".

The rep continued, "Donal is incredibly thankful for everyone's support, and especially to the NYPD, FBI and Team Adam NCMEC for her safe return.". »

Coffee Farmer in Hawaii Loses Deportation Battle, Returns to Mexico

Authored by nbcnews.com

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Ortiz voluntarily left Hawaii to return to Mexico, where he told reporters that he no longer has family.

Related: Federal Judge Calls Trump Deportation Order of Hawaiian Coffee Farmer ‘Inhumane’. »